Woman accused of wielding knife, hammer A Monroe woman is facing charges of disturbing the peace after a Thursday incident. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2eE6p2T According to an arrest affidavit for Tashonda Blakely, 39, of 1912 Short Thomas St., the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office received multiple complaints in reference to a black female walking on Burg Jones Lane "wielding a knife and hammer."
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Shreveport senator: Blacks get subpar care at University Health University Health officials call the accusations "absurd." Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2eVm6Bk Sen. Greg Tarver accused BRF Friday of providing inferior treatment to African-American patients at its University Health hospital in Shreveport, an accusation hospitals officials dispute.
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Since his untimely death 33 years ago, Joe Delaney has been remembered as a hero in Haughton, the town where he played football and began his ascent to the NFL. A hero honored: Joe Delaney Park opening 'a long time coming' Since his untimely death 33 years ago, Joe Delaney has been remembered as a hero in Haughton, the town where he played football and began his ascent to the NFL.
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Two-way players making impact for Rebels West Monroe travels to Pineville Friday at 7 p.m. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2eADtZJ Slade Bolden passed for a 31-yard touchdown during a 99-yard drive on Friday against Ruston. Slade Bolden passed for a 31-yard touchdown during a 99-yard drive on Friday against Ruston.
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A West Monroe woman is facing a charge of aggravated battery after reportedly cutting another woman with a box cutter Tuesday. OPSO: Victim cut 11 times with box cutter A West Monroe woman is facing a charge of aggravated battery after reportedly cutting another woman with a box cutter Tuesday.
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Decorated pumpkins entered in Kiroli Elementary's annual Pumpkins and Poems contest sit on display in the school's cafeteria in West Monroe on Tuesday, October 27, 2016. Creating pumpkins, poems an annual tradition at Kiroli Elementary Decorated pumpkins entered in Kiroli Elementary's annual Pumpkins and Poems contest sit on display in the school's cafeteria in West Monroe on Tuesday, October 27, 2016.
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The University of Louisiana Monroe announced the installation of new artificial turf for its University Park outdoor recreational complex at a press conference Wednesday. ULM's University Park to receive artificial turf The University of Louisiana Monroe announced the installation of new artificial turf for its University Park outdoor recreational complex at a press conference Wednesday.
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Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2ew0dda On Sept. 20, a Fortune Drive resident reported a John Deere riding mower, stainless steel gas grill and a game camera were stolen from the backyard of his residence while the home was being renovated due to the flood.
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Students at J.S. Clark Magnet School put food-shaped paper glasses on during a lesson on food production and healthy eating with the help of the LSU AgCenter on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. LSU AgCenter teaches J.S. Clark students about food production Students at J.S. Clark Magnet School put food-shaped paper glasses on during a lesson on food production and healthy eating with the help of the LSU AgCenter on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.
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Braylon May, 5, and Braxton May, 8, look at books they picked out at Pumpkin Bash at the Ouachita Parish Public Library's Main Branch in Monroe on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Braylon May, wearing the police officer costume, chose the book "Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed."
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Ouachita's Chris Lewis tries to hang on as West Monroe's Slade Bolden gets some yards for the Rebels Friday night in Monroe. West Monroe beats Ouachita 44-21 Ouachita's Chris Lewis tries to hang on as West Monroe's Slade Bolden gets some yards for the Rebels Friday night in Monroe.
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Kym Marsala watches as her 12-year-old son Thomas Marsala leaps over pumpkins lying on the ground at First United Methodist Church on Loop Road in Monroe on Friday, October 21, 2016. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go to the DeSiard St. Shelter, which provides services for people who are homeless.
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The huge, colorful flowers that move in the breeze at Wood and Trenton streets in West Monroe have been plucked - temporarily. Metal flowers plucked for restoration The huge, colorful flowers that move in the breeze at Wood and Trenton streets in West Monroe have been plucked - temporarily.
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Because the two sides' descriptions about the payment dispute varied so widely, it remains unclear what was at the heart of the dispute or what conversations and negotiations occurred during the day. BRF-LSU fight continues over delinquent payments Because the two sides' descriptions about the payment dispute varied so widely, it remains unclear what was at the heart of the dispute or what conversations and negotiations occurred during the day.
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Dispose of unused prescriptions safely Saturday Unused or expired prescription medications carry many public safety risks, including the possibility of accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2eWPJ7S Four prescription take-back boxes are stationed throughout northeast Louisiana year-round.
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Prime Time Inc. will host a job fair from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave. Head Start job fair is Tuesday Prime Time Inc. will host a job fair from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave. Check out this story on thenewsstar.com: http://tnsne.ws/2eVrWF0 Miranda Restovic, president and executive director of Prime Time, speaks to a group of people wanting jobs with Head Start on Oct. 3. Prime Time Inc. will host a job fair from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave. The fair is being held in partnership with the city of West Monroe, the West Monroe Convention Center and Louisiana Delta Community College .
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